FreeD
Private Member
Cheap way to borrow money...and inflation long term pays off the mortgage. IMO better off using the money and making investments.
Retirement
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Cheap way to borrow money...and inflation long term pays off the mortgage. IMO better off using the money and making investments.
John j
Mono Don
Bank will report him when he takes that 400 grand in 50.s in
spunky
Private Member
Are you having a laugh ??
spunky
Private Member
Dollar
Well-Known Member
Ok … NOT YOU @ your customer pays them direct @say £250 + 20% on top for you = £300 / then @ they give you back the 20% / You then pay 20% on what they have to give you back …How you taking the 20% thru CIS when customers pay subbies .
Work Predictions 2023 ...
Fux knows /my phone never stops I am back @ next year for booking in jobs ..... Fux your reset ....
www.plasterersforum.com
You get tax relief on a mortgage. Making it cheap money.
Monkey Boy
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Dollar
Well-Known Member
I am going from YOUR info posted :You said deductions through CIS .
The whole Fuxin scenario sounds like your talking shite(tripping your self up all over )
&\or on the the fiddle … THE END .
FreeD
Private Member
You may think it's fishy but its not. Not at all.
I’m 53 been at it now going on 34 years and being totally honest I don’t get through any day with out pain killers and anti inflammatorys definitely the body is breaking down pain is just an every day thing now you just get used to it
essexandy
The Lake Governor
Painkillers really aren't a long-term solution mate.
paulf
Well-Known Member
No there not, but unfortunately sometimes you need them.
After 40 year's my shoulders are f**k*d. I've had injections in both shoulders and prescriptions for naproxen but it's been a losing battle and I'm throwing in the to(r)wel.
Finish up in December and that's it no more.
Do feel a bit sad that the decision has been taken out of my hands. Apart from my shoulders there's nothing to stop me going on.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
Can you let us know the exact date you're stopping plastering mate? Obviously your membership will cease forthwith, @ChrispyUK won't stand for any non spreads on here you know.
paulf
Well-Known Member
I've got it covered, new account, the whole shooting match.
@ChrispyUK tolerates more than he let's on, heavy is the crown as they say.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
On a serious note, what are you planning on doing with yourself in the new year? Assuming that you're not just retiring?
Donzo
Well-Known Member
Snap,doing it over 40 years,went part time last year. But over last 6 weeks both shoulders are done. Tried naproxen but doesn't really help. Was thinking of going to doctors but know this is a common plasterers condition in later years. Thought I would get another few years but like you don't think I will manage.
Good luck.
Donzo
Well-Known Member
- Damaging the rotator cuff, frozen shoulder and arthritis are all shoulder injuries that can be experienced by plasterers. Anything that’s a repetitive action is going to place stress on the shoulder
- A lot of injuries caused are when skimming ceilings, over time the joints start to wear when you twist and move in peculiar ways and the pressure is always on to get the ceiling finished
- Driving a long distance sitting in the same position and then moving suddenly and twisting as you begin plastering can cause injury
- With an ‘itus’ or inflammation it’s about resting it
- Plasterers can suffer from Plantar fasciitis because of incorrect footwear and being up and down ladders
- Plastering is a hard job, you need to keep fit and get into a routine of doing something every day
essexandy
The Lake Governor
I'm absolutely convinced that the prevalence of larger trowels has exacerbated many of the injuries suffered by plasterers.
When it comes to ceilings the end of fully decked rooms was only going to lead to a worse outcome for our bodies as well.
Donzo
Well-Known Member
Done repetitive sheeting of ceilings for years when I started,heavy lifting,,,50 kg bags on shoulders,probably all adds up.
I'm actually quite fit otherwise, occasional issue with back. It's fully decked system i still use. Some lads to large ceilings off steps,don't know how they manage it.
Some knock plastering,it's not a easy life.
But I have enjoyed majority of it.
FreeD
Private Member
Personally I prefer a tower on wheels for big lids...just get the lab to push you around like in a shopping trolley.
Decking out is a waste of time and ballache transporting all the trestles, boards atc not smart
FreeD
Private Member
Every plasterer I have seen who has a big one leaves a sh*t finish
Donzo
Well-Known Member
It's what I served my time with, I have different board lengths for room sizes,don't have a lab, not had for 20 years. Each to their own.
FreeD
Private Member
Couldn't plaster without a lab...fair play to you
paulf
Well-Known Member
That's the question, I'll take some time out and weigh up the options. As long as you're willing to work something always turns up, you make your own luck as they say.
paulf
Well-Known Member
Thanks mate
I had hydrocortisone injections in both shoulders and physiotherapy and that did help a bit but once it's f**k*d it's f**k*d if you know what I mean.
Trouble with a lab on site is you have to do more plastering to pay his wages, I found it was easier to knock my own stuff up and use less.
If its domestic doesnt matter you just put his money on the bill but then the jobs are normally small and you pay them for doing nothing.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
Well I wish you all the best for the future mate.
Hopefully you haven't invested too heavily in @ChrispyUK s misadventure.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
But what do you call "big"?
I even refer to a 13in trowel as big.
Gypsum_Conkers
New Member
Used stilts 99% and find it way easier than a tower on wheels ....find that a right stress and stilts you're always getting a better finish imo
Also find on stilts set at the right height it takes alot of strain off the shoulder as well